Chris Oxlade is a prolific author whose extensive body of work focuses on demystifying complex scientific ideas and modern technology for young readers. He excels at presenting intricate concepts through clear, accessible prose, making advanced subjects engaging for a younger audience. With over 150 non-fiction books to his name, Oxlade has established himself as a leading voice in children's science literature. His dedication to readable text ensures that learning is both enjoyable and understandable.
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A first encyclopedia for children aged five and over, with photographic reference scenes and simple vocabulary that supports the National Curricula. It features quiz questions and get mucky boxes that provide activities and encourage further research. Key points are bite-sized to help children remember facts and become an expert buttons supply cross-references with other subjects.
"Covering key topics, this book is ideal for first readers. Each question is clearly answered, and fantastic illustrations help to explain things further!"--from page [4] of cover.
With clear definitions and cross-referencing, this book is written for students of chemistry, physics and biology.
A question and answer book featuring the world's most powerful and exciting machinery.
Adventure enthusiasts will appreciate the hands-on projects that teach essential survival skills in the great outdoors. Learn to navigate challenges like crossing rivers without boats, escaping quicksand, and constructing shelters using only natural resources. Developed by an outdoor expert, this guide encourages exploration and self-reliance, providing practical techniques for thriving in wild environments. Perfect for those who enjoy the thrill of uncertainty and the beauty of open spaces.
Answers 31 different questions about various boats and submarines.
Trucks and diggers deals with the fastest, biggest and the most unusual trucks in history, using clear text and detailed illustrations. Which trucks had steam engines? What is a monster truck? Which trucks race across the Sahara? What is a road train? There are quiz questions galore, and an amazing facts throughout the book.
Do you know that the first industrial robot started work in 1959? Now robots are in factories, in homes, laboratories, and the sky. Robots explore other planets as well as ocean depths. They also carry out jobs that are dangerous for humans. From the first robots of the 1950s to the drones and androids of the present day, this book charts the amazing history of robots.
Do you know that computers were only invented within the past 100 years? And that the smartphone was only recently invented, in the mid-1990s? Yet today, computers and other devices are everywhere in our lives--in classrooms, homes, and public places. From the first calculating machines made of cogs and wheels during the 1640s to virtual reality headsets such as Oculus Rift, this book charts the incredible history of computers.
A fascinating, hands-on introduction to using microscopes, this book is packed with exciting projects which reveal the amazing detail of the world around us. Illustrated, step-by-step instructions for techniques such as lighting, mounting, sectioning and staining show how to get the best from a microscope. The World of the Microscope also investigates the applications of microscopes in science and industry. (..". there is something on every page to delight the eye and absorb the mind." Times Educational Supplement)
